The following document highlights key points every homeowner should understand before making a decision.
Businesses and Homeowners are going solar at a record rate for one simple reason: Solar saves you money, hands down.
With $0 Down financing from our recommended programs, a homeowner can get a solar power plant installed for no money down, own the equipment and begin to save immediately.
The monthly reduction of your electricity bill adds up. Over 25 years, your system will save you tens of thousands of dollars. Paying for the system itself and increasing home value.
Solar energy prices have dropped 99% since 1977. Solar without incentives, is often cheaper than fossil fuels right now.
The Federal Tax Credit expires December 31st, 2016. If you purchase solar now, the Federal Tax Credit will cut your project costs by 30%. That means more savings and money in your pocket.
Net Energy Metering changes in 2016: Your Solar System will produce more energy than you need at times and turns the meter backwards. That excess energy is credited back to your account at cost. Utilities are working hard to change that.
You can go solar for $0 Down, start saving money and take advantage of all the incentives before they expire.
Allterra is a customer focused business with the most qualified solar professionals in the region. We pride ourselves on the following:
Voted the BEST Solar contractor for 2013, Allterra Solar lives up to its reputation. An outstanding local company that provides quality reliable installation and service using the best panels in the industry. They will personally evaluate your energy needs to best suit your budget and lifestyle. If your home is not suited for solar, they will not sell you a system just to make a sale. Truly a Five STAR company.
City: Aptos, California
Bill used no money out of pocket, purchased solar, got a tax credit, and saved money every month.
Initially Bill was reluctant to go solar as he just retired and did not want to make any large purchases. I asked Bill to schedule a Free Site Assessment and get informed before making a final choice on how to power his home. Long-term savings from creating your own power with solar can make retirement living more affordable. Bill scheduled a Free Site Assessment with Allterra Solar at a time that was convenient.
Our Free Site Assessment Process starts with a phone call and specifically addresses:
Allterra Solar’s Free Site Assessment showed Bill he could purchase solar modules with great warranty coverage and put his SW facing composition shingle roof to work reducing his $277 electricity bill. After meeting with Allterra Solar, Bill understood how a $0 down secured loan from a local Credit Union and a sunny southwest roof could reduce monthly expenses and protect against future energy costs.
3.92 kW PV System – Produces 60% of Annual Electricity Consumption
Secured $0 Down Solar Loan – 3.99% Interest Rate with 30-yr term
Project Budget & Tax Credit – $21,000 Budget & $6,300 IRS Tax Credit
Home Value Increased by Purchasing Solar PV System
Performance from July 14, 2013 to February 11, 2015.
We estimated Bill’s system would produce 5,843 kWh in Year 1. Our estimate is based on our engineered system design and computer modeling. Over the last 577 days Bill’s solar power plant produced 9,409 kWh or 16.3 kWh per day. Over a year Bill’s system actually produced 5,952 kWh; exceeding our estimate by 1.6%. Bill’s system is producing clean energy at a rate better than we predicted. Here is a screen shot of Bill’s monitoring system from December 22, 2014, the shortest day of the Year; it was a cloudy day too. Bill’s system works in foggy winter conditions:
Recently retired, Bill was motivated by reducing his monthly expenses and saving money on electricity over time. Bill met with Allterra and had a February 2013 bill for electricity of $277. After purchasing solar, monthly electricity bills shrunk by 80% on average and are now typically less than $50. Bill is saving approximately $200, or more, per month since going solar and his future savings will grow as electricity rates rise. Bill’s loan payments are easily covered by the value of electricity generated from solar.
Bill used a fixed loan, Allterra Solar, and a sunny roof to fix his electricity costs for the future and save money. Bill is also a part of the solution to climate change by substantially reducing his carbon footprint.
Important Incentive Expiration Date – 2015 is Year to Finally Call Us
Allterra Solar helped 260 homeowners go solar and save money in 2014 by installing solar equipment on their homes.
Free Site Assessments are available for any homeowner in the Monterey, Santa Cruz, Salinas, or San Jose regions interested in learning more. Solar energy is helping families and businesses save money on monthly expenses, creating jobs, and protecting the environment. Why wait, start saving now before the solar opportunity passes you up.
